The Placer Alliance “Zero Tolerance Policy” applies to any and all referees as well as amongst spectators, players, and coaches. 

Placer Alliance has a  “Zero Tolerance Policy”  for ALL referees in order to preserve and protect them and the integrity of the game. All individuals responsible for a team (Coaches and Team Managers) and all spectators (parents, friends, siblings, relatives)  shall support the referee and respect his/her decisions. Consequently, Placer Alliance has adopted the following rules: 

Coaches are responsible for their spectator sideline behavior. Any disciplinary actions will go towards the coach as well as the spectator(s).

No one is to speak to the referee in an aggressive manner before, during or after the game.   

Coaches may ask questions, politely, before and after the game, point out emergencies during the game, or respond to the referee if addressed during the game. Absolutely no disputing calls, during or after the game.   

NO YELLING at the referee–EVER, and no criticism, sarcasm, harassment, or intimidation of any kind before, during or after the game.  If the Coach wishes to get an explanation for a particular call he/she must wait until halftime or after the match is finished to approach the referee in a calm and controlled manner, but it is not the Referee’s responsibility to defend or justify their calls.   

 All decisions are made “in the opinion of the referee” and to the best of their ability.  In accordance of Law 5 of The Laws of the Game, “The decisions of the referee, and all other match officials, must always be respected.” 

 Violators may be ejected and are subject to disciplinary action by the Placer Alliance PAD Committee. The penalties are at the discretion of the PAD Committee and may include, but are not limited to, suspension from future games or league play. The Placer Alliance PAD Committee also reserve the right to investigate instances when abuse of a referee or volunteer is not reported by the referee or volunteer, but is subsequently brought to the attention by any individual. The penalties are at the discretion of the PAD Committee and may include, but are not limited to, suspension from future games or league play.